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This Asteroid Could Change Everything: What You Need to Know About 2024 YRA

Asteroid 2024 YRA poses potential threats with its unpredictable path, especially to the Eastern Hemisphere. Astronomers leverage high-tech tools like AI systems to track and simulate impact scenarios for the asteroid. Kinetic impactor techniques are being developed to alter the asteroid’s trajectory,

22 February 2025

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Cosmic Dance with Uncertainty

Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially spotted months ago, measures between 130 and 300 feet wide and follows a complex orbit near Earth. The asteroid’s collision probability with Earth in 2032 began with a high 3.1% chance, classified as Level 3 on the Torino

22 February 2025

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Space Rock That Could Change Everything

The asteroid 2024 YR4 could resemble the Tunguska Event of 1908, with potential for destruction. Discovered by NASA’s ATLAS, it may impact Earth in December 2032, affecting 30 to 50 kilometers if collided. Scientists are preparing evacuation strategies as a primary defense.

22 February 2025

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Earth Dodges a Celestial Bullet: Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Risk Plummets

NASA’s analysis of asteroid 2024 YR4 has reduced its impact risk with Earth from 3.1% to 0.28%. The asteroid was initially feared to collide with Earth in 2032, but updated calculations revealed a much safer trajectory. Despite the reduced risk, a potential

22 February 2025